To the best of our knowledge, our "Rayon Bamboo" products are made from 100% Bamboo (or for socks, 94% Bamboo rayon and 6% Spandex). There is a debate raging about how or if bamboo rayon is really "anti-bacterial", "sustainable", or "earth frendly", and if it is better or worse than other fibers for you and the planet. We don't know! We just sell socks! We're like, sock guys, not scientists. The only claim we make is that your feet will be warmer with socks. Also, if you dye and decorate them, your feet will look better! There is a lot of information available on this topic on the internet. Check it out if it interests you.

Wow, we scored a good one for you! Bamboo rayon socks are great for several reasons:

• They're soft, soft, soft!

• Rumor has it that bamboo rayon fibers are both highly absorbent and possibly bacteria resistant. What better qualities are there for a sock, we ask.

• Bamboo itself is a very renewable resource that grows fast without chemicals and pesticides.

• Still cellulose, so they dye beautifully with our Fiber Reactive Dyes.

We weren't originally serious about them because we thought they would be too expensive but we were able to get a really good price on these as they are basic summer weight socks. Nothing fancy in design, mind you, but that's your job! They are 94% pure Bamboo rayon that has been developed in the same way other Rayon fiber is, but made from bamboo, and 6% Spandex for stretch.

There are so many great things to say about these socks.1. I cannot keep them in stock.2. Ecologicaly sound.3. Takes dye extremely well.4. Very soft.5. Wears like iron.6. Seems to be less likely to slip on smooth floors than cotton or acrylics.7. Lycra well hidden much better than in most cotton socks very important in dyeing.8. Well I COULD go on and on.9. ORDER EXTRA!!!!!ORDER MORE THAN YOU NEED THEY DO GET BACK ORDERED OFTEN!!

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2/20/2008

5

These are very soft and comfortable! I dyed mine with procion dyes and they are just beautiful. Everyone loves the unusual colors so I am buying more for gifts.

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9 of 9 users found this review helpful.

3/10/2008

5

These socks dye well - no visible nylon! - and they are comfortably sized not too tight on normal-width feet.

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8 of 8 users found this review helpful.

2/25/2008

5

LOVED these!!! Dyed beautifully. I'll definitly be ordering more!

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8 of 8 users found this review helpful.

3/21/2009

5

These are AWESOME. I can't wait to order more. I ordered the larger size (all that was in stock) and they are a little to big for me (women's size 9) but still workable.

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5 of 5 users found this review helpful.

MOST RECENT REVIEWS

12/31/2014

3

As everybody has said these are soft and feel really good. On the down side they don't stay up very well and it is harder to get the elastic around the top to take the dye at the same intensity as the fabric.

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10/10/2014

5

It's like walking on a cloud. I've never experienced bamboo clothing so I had no idea what they would feel like but thought I'd give them a try. They are SO soft and dye beautifully. I've since ordered more and can't wait to dye them next week! Wonderful socks!

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6/21/2014

5

I got these socks in 2012 just to have some white socks and I LOVE them for their softness. They have held up well so I got more recently as part of an order of items to tie-dye. Some other reviewer complained about size but both my 2012 and 2014 socks seem to be true to size.I will say that it took a long time to rinse out all the excess dye when we tie-dyed the socks and when I wash socks these are the last to dry because of their thickness. But the color in the children's socks that we dyed two years ago has held up very well. I wish I could wear these socks every day but I don't have the skill or inclination to figure out how to dye small batches in tan navy and other work-apparel colors. Best socks ever!!

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4/20/2014

4

I find that these socks run large. The adult sized 9-11 was big for me (size 7 shoe) and the child's size 7 fit perfectly. Men with very large feet should love these as it may be find hard to find their size. Very soft socks!

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11/1/2013

3

Have been buying these for two years. This year the socks seem significantly smaller and tighter around the calf. Plus they are not nearly as soft as the socks we bought dyed and sold last year. Different supplier? Will buy only large now. The smaller size is more for a ladies 5 or 6.

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2 of 4 users found this review helpful.

8/27/2013

5

Love these. So comfy. So popular with customers. I just wish you had a larger size.

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12/9/2012

2

**ATTN: TIE DYERS**For some reason the "spandex" threading leaves visible white throughout the socks after having been dyed properly. Spandex is a clear material so I am confused as to what's leaving the trace of white. This is a problem for dyers.

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2 of 5 users found this review helpful.

7/22/2012

5

Best Socks in the Seven Universes!I take them off at night and for once my feet don't smell like some over-the-hill Camembert. They wear out a titch faster than cotton or acrylic but then I never need to buy stenchy athlete's foot powder any more so *shrug*. And they're kitten soft too! Never stop carrying these Dharma...puhLEEZ!